Structural framework for walls, partitions, roofs, &amp;c.



P. F. SOLAN AND H. S. BALLIET. STRUCTURAL FRAMEWORK FoR WALLS,PARTlTloNs, RooFs, (Le.

APPLICATION FILED OCT. IB, |920 I SQTPQBUI D Patented Novn I5, 1921.

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P. F. SOLAN AND H. S. BALLIET. STRUCTURAL FRAMEWORK FOR WALLS,PARTITIONS, RooFs, SLC.

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'Snow/woz nainI stra FFHQO PATRICK F. SOLAN, 0F BROOKLYN, AND HERBERT S.BALLIET, OF NEW YORK, N. Y.

STRUCTURAL FRAMEWORK FOR WALLS, PARTITIONS, ROOFS, &c.

Specification of Letters Patent.

-trattenuted Nov. 115., 1921.

Application filed October 18, 1920. Serial No. 417,717.

To all whom it may con-cern:

Be it known that we, PATmcK F. SoLAN, a citizen of the United States,and a resident of the borough of Brookl 'n, county of Kings, city andState of l\ew York, and HERBERT S. BALLIET, a citizen of the UnitedStates, and a resident of the borough of Manhattan, city, county, andState of New York, have invented certain new and useful Improvements inStructural Framework for Walls, Partitions, Roofs, &c., of which thefollowing is a specification.

The. main object of our invention is the production of a simple, cheapand effective substitute for the various materials heretofore used forbasic structural support in the formation of walls, partitions, roofs,etc., in ediices generally, such materials for instance as plasterboard, wood framing, lumber, cement in various forms, Egyptian and terracotta blocks, bricks, etc., all as well known in the prior state of thebuilding art. This we accomplish, while at the same time attainingcertain new and advantageous results in the way ,of lightness ofstructure combined with strength and stability, re and sound proofqualities, and the isolation of heat, cold and dampness, as hereinafterfully set forth,-our invention consisting in the specific construction,combination and arrangement of parts and appliances described andclaimed, and an essentially distinctive feature being the provision anduse of hollow skeleton sections formed of reticulated or intersticedmetal as and for the purposes designated, in conjunction with certainminor details incorporated therewith in the production of an integralstructure.

In the accompanying drawings,

Figure 1, is a perspective view illustrating in a general way thepractical vuse of our skeleton frame work in the formation of a wall orpartition;

Figs. 2 to 6, inclusive indicate diagrammatically various forms in whichour intersticed metallic skeleton sections may be made in adapting themto the various requirements of the building trade as hereinafter setforth;

Fig. 7, is a perspective view of a corner portion of one of ourreticulated skeleton sections made of expanded metallic lath, so called;

Fig. 8, is a similar view showing the use of woven or electric-weld wiremesh for the saine purpose;

Fig. 9, is a similar view illustrating the use of perforated cast orsheet metal in the construction of our basic structural frame work;

Fig. 10, is a side elevation of one of our' `skeleton sections havingincorporated therepanded metallic lath, with a facing of.

plaster or' cement adhering thereto;

Fig. 14, is a detail showing a method of tying adjacent woven wiresections together.

VThe unit of our structural frame work is the hollow skeleton section S,formed of intersticed metal; and by the term intersticed metal we meanto include the variouskinds of reticular configuration, such ascancellous, retiform, etc., perforated, or otherwise created, as may befound most expedient in the manufacture of the sections to adapt them tocircumstances and conditions of use. Thus our intersticed metal mayconsist of woven wire of suitable mesh as indicated in several figuresof the drawings; of expanded metallic lath, so called, as shown in Figs.7 and 13; or of perforated cast or sheet metal as indicated in Fig. 9-the interstices in any case, while affording lightness of structure,

being adapted to also afford means whereby plaster or cement, while inplastic condition, may enter and anchor itself supericially,-that beingthe main function of the interstices, whatever their configuration.

- Our unitary sections S, may be each made in one or more parts, asindi-cated symbolically in Figs. 2 to 6, inclusive. 'lhus Fig. 2,represents a section S, which may be woven in one piece, as of wire likeunto the mesh structure shown in Figs. Sand 14; or the sections S, mayconsist of telescopic parts s', s2, as in Figs. 3, 4 and 6,-Fig. 3,providing for adiustment in width; Fig. 4, for adjustment in height, andFig. 6, for adjustment in length; while in'Fig. 5, provision is made foradjustment both in width and length by the use of telescopic endss3,fitting within the telescopic side pieces s', s2.

The provision and use of the skeleton sections S, made with telescopicparts, enables us to standardize the manufacture thereof while providingfor emergencies and variations in building requirements, and to modifycertainparts of our basic skeleton structure in accordance withalterations in plans or specifications when necessary. Furthermore, `thetelescoping 0f parts is advantageous in storage and transportation,since only the minimum of space is requisite for either purpose. Thesections S, may be made of any size`convenient for manipulation; and arepreferably rectangular in shape, so that they may be built up, blockfashion, upon and adjoining each other indicated in Fig. 1, which showsa wall or partition, faced, say, externally with cement C, andinternally with plaster finish P.

The adjoining sections S, may be connected together by metallic ties t,as in Fig. 14, in which the line 7c, represents the line of conjunction;or by means' of coupling` and reinforcing rods 1, 71, inserted throughthe sections,in which case the rods r, 1', may be utilized to perform atriple function in that they may not only be so positioned as toreinforce and imite the abutting sections, but also to space thetelescopic parts thereof. This latter function will be understood byreference to Figs. 11 and 12, particularly, by which it will be seenthat in Fig. 11, the rods 1', 7', lock the parts s', 32, in closedrelationship, whereas, in Fig. 12, they hold the said parts s', s2, inexpanded or extended relationship. The metallic ties t, may also be usedfor holding the reinforcing rods r,

'in place, etc., as may be found most expedient.

In all but Fig. 1, of the drawings, the facing material is indicated bythe .reference letter P, and may consist of mortar, plaster, cement orother suitable surfacing material applied in plastic state in a man-.ner well .known in the art. Figs. 11, 12 and 13, indicate approximatelythe protrusion of the plastic material through the intersticed metal insuch manner as to form its own binder or anchora e. i

When the sections are made integral,

and practically of one piece (as indicated in Fig. 2) all sides thereofare permanently positioned as related to the others, constituting abuilding unit of prescribed size .and dimensions suitable forincorporation without alteration in shape in a wall, partition, orsimilar structure.

As heretofore intimated, our structural frame work affords manypractical advantages over the prior state of. the art. It iscomparatively cheap, and of relative light weight, and adapted toeconomize storage onlv one tenth of the cost of labor involved in 'theinstallation of other structural work for like purposes. and it affordsvadequate support for a plaster or cement finish or coatingg-the sidesof the interstices forming eonstrictire means whereby the intrusiveplastic material is elfectnally held, when set. so as to combine thefacing integrally with our lnisicstrnctural skeleton frame work.

Our reticulated building sections, when made of wire or expandedmetallic lath, may readily be cut and shaped to admit ot' the formationof window or door spaces, or the like` either during or afterinstallat-ion; and may be readily incorporated with other metallic framework, rafters, etc., and used vas a filling therebetween.

T he saving in weight, material, and labor accomplished b v the use ofour intersticed or skeleton building-block sections, are all importantfactors in the reduction of cost of erection of all kindsl of ediices,especially under present conditions in the trade to which our` inventionappertains; and will be of material advantage to the public generally. 4Our structural frame work sectionsl are especiallyT adapted for use inthe formation of partitions, in oice buildings and (l\\'ellings.tl1eirlightness of weight rendering a partition of such character as portableas .an ordinary wooden partition, while affording all the advantages ofplaster facing or finish, non-conductivity of noise, heat, cold, etc. Asabasis for the construction of bungalow and similar relatively smallbuildings, temporary or otherwise, they obviously .afford advantagesover either wooden or cement structures; and when made of wire orexpanded metallic lath, so called, they afford a degree of elasticityand resilience that adapts them particularly to countries liable toearthquakes, for obvious reasons.

What we claim as our invention and desire to secure by Letters Patentis,

l. Structural frame work of the character designated comprising aplurality of hollow skeleton sections of reticulated metal in blockform, each of telescopic parts.

2. Structural frame work of the character designated comprising aplurality of hollow skeleton sections of reticulated metal in blockform, each of telescopic parts, and means for connecting adjoiningsections together. v

3. Structural frame work of the character designated comprising -.aplurality of hollow skeleton sections of reticulated metal in blockform, each of telescopic parts, and coupling and reinforcing rodsinserted through said sections.

4. Structural framel Work 'of the character designated comprising aplurality of hollow skeleton sections of reticulated metal in blockform, each of telescopic parts, coupling and reinforcing rods insertedthrough said sections, and a facing material embedded in the intersticesof said sections and around said rods.

5. A unit of structural frame Work of the character designated,comprising a holloW skeleton section of intersticed metal in block formformed in telescopic parts, for the purpose described.

rectangular skeleton section of intersticed metal in' block form formedin telescopic parts, for the purpose described.

7. A unit of structural frame Work'of the character designated,comprising a plurality of hollow skeleton sections formed of intersticedmetal, together With means for securing adjoining sections thereoftogether and a facing embedded in the interstices and around saidsecuring means, for the purpose described.

PATRICK F. SOLAN. HERBERT S. BALLlE'l. Witnesses:

GEO. WM. MIATT, DOROTHY MIATT.

